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A home equity line of credit, or HELOC, lets you borrow against the equity in your home an...
Penny stocks can be appealing because they're cheap, but there are plenty of downsides to ...
There are many options for earning passive income, including investing, buying a rental pr...
Will your heirs have to pay your credit card bills after you die? When you die, any credit...
If your mortgage doesn't appear on your credit report, it could be due to paperwork errors...
A mortgage point typically allows you to buy down your interest rate in return for an upfr...
Losing a loved one is an extremely difficult thing to go through. And while money is proba...
Teacher loan forgiveness is a program that enables teachers at approved schools to reduce ...
How quickly you can pay off $25K in debt depends on your income and budget. But there are ...
Avoid using savings to pay off debt—otherwise, you risk going back into debt during a peri...
A debt consolidation loan can help you pay off high-interest debt and save money. Find out...
Knowing how you're taxed as a freelancer can save time and money—and can save you from an ...
A mortgage preapproval letter is a document that can help you when shopping for a new home...
Although buying a house before you're married is becoming more common, it still comes with...
You don't have to submit a mortgage preapproval letter with your home-purchase offer, but ...
Mortgage applicants may find more flexibility with a mortgage broker, but can get equally ...
A strategic default is when a homeowner is able to make their mortgage payments but choose...
We've put together a list of assistance programs that focus on helping underserved communi...
Mortgage prequalification can help you determine if you can get a mortgage without hurting...
Keeping your money safe during a recession depends on factors like your employment situati...
Whether you’re buying a condo, a tiny house, or you just need a small mortgage loan amount...
If your employer goes out of business, you should be able to keep most if not all of your ...
Government-backed renovation loans can help buyers finance fixer-upper homes and repairs, ...
Interest-free payment plans might sound enticing, especially for a major purchase, but kno...
If you’re thinking about buying a home soon, here’s what you need to know about timing and...
After you create an estate plan, you'll need to store all that paperwork somewhere safe. M...
Settling an account can be harmful for your credit scores, but it might still be a better ...
A last will and testament lets you determine while you're alive what will happen to your a...
A robo-advisor is an automated online investing option that might cost less than tradition...
Online will making services allow you to generate a legally binding will for a fraction of...
Careful planning today can protect your assets from heavy taxation and prevent problems fo...
With a piggyback mortgage, you use two separate loans to buy a house—a good strategy for a...
When you want a better return than a standard savings account but know you might need your...
Once you're a parent, you need an estate plan to provide for your family when you die. Her...
Thinking about adding a credit card to your Venmo account? Make sure you first understand ...
Debt consolidation loans can help you pay off high-interest debt and possibly save some ti...
None of us are getting any younger, so the best time to save for retirement is today, enab...
Thirty isn’t too young to start putting a percentage of every paycheck into your emergency...
Your debt-to-income ratio shows how much of your income goes toward paying debt, and how m...
You can create passive income, an additional money source that doesn't require active work...
If you don't have a spending plan, starting a budget as soon as possible can empower you t...
Anxiety over spending may be a signal to take greater control over your finances, clean up...
A simple college budget can help ensure that you cover necessary expenses and stay in cont...
A credit score of 750 lands a borrower in the "very good" score range, and can qualify the...
You can get multiple FHA loans in your lifetime. However, you're generally limited to one ...
Even a small change in your mortgage's interest rate can make a big difference in your ove...
The income needed to qualify for a $200,000 mortgage depends on the mortgage payment amou...
Learn about the ways you can lower your monthly mortgage payments when you first buy a hom...
Is money stress keeping you from reaching your financial goals? Here's how to tell if you ...
Refinancing replaces your current loan with a new loan. You may be able to choose the new ...
You can pick one of several ways to track your expenses, but no matter how you do it, expe...
Taking control of your finances after a pay cut begins with getting a handle on your month...
You may be able to deduct the interest you pay on a personal loan if you use the funds for...
If you’re thinking about borrowing money during a recession, here’s what you need to know ...
By Karen Axelton
